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Emboss for Pen Plotters

Emboss in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Image): Reads this layer's image as a height map and draws it in relief. Try in Studio.

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I added Emboss under Add Object → Image. Reads this layer's image as a height map and draws it in relief.

How to use Emboss

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Image → Emboss
  2. A live Emboss element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the right sidebar (live preview on the canvas)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → Image → Emboss

Key controls

  • Surface Mode: lines, options: Relief Lines, Deformed Mesh, Topography, Bars
  • Size: 150mm (30-260mm step 1)
  • Relief Height: 34mm (0-160mm step 0.5)
  • Lines: 60 (2-120 step 1)
  • Angle: 0° (-180-180° step 1)

Tune surface mode, size, relief height, lines, and angle in the right sidebar. Open Studio to see every control.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: mode, lineAngle, rotate, tilt.

What I plot with Emboss

  • Pen-plotter art on Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and other pen-holder setups
  • Layered linework exported as G-code with pen-up travel
  • Combined with other V3 objects and modifiers in the same document

Frequently asked questions

Where is Emboss in the menu?

Add Object → Image → Emboss

What can I adjust?

Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the right sidebar inside Studio.

Is this non-destructive?

Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.

Does Emboss work with multi-pen plotting?

Yes. Use Pen Palette on a layer to split linework by color, or set per-path ink on modifiers like Offset.

Try Emboss

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90. Creator Bundle (€39.90) adds Map to Pen Plot, String Art, Wax Seal, and 3D Model to SVG.

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